self-injury

His films like Black Swan and The Wrestler explore psychological self-destruction and physical self-harm as manifestations of obsession and mental illness.

His provocative works including Antichrist and The House That Jack Built unflinchingly depict self-injury as a response to trauma and existential despair.

His films like The Killing of a Sacred Deer examine psychological torment and self-destruction through surreal, unsettling narratives that challenge viewer comfort.